The large Verstappen bang in Formula 1 has failed. The four -time world champion also drove for Red Bull Racing in 2026. This also has an immediate impact on the future cockpit occupation of Mercedes. Team boss Toto Wolff made clarity in this regard in Hungary.
Verstappen does not come, but stay both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes? Yes, team boss Toto Wolff chatted on Sunday after the Grand Prix of Hungary.
“Nobody needs to worry, I will not get into the car. We will continue,” said Wolff to “Sky”, that the 25 line will also be the 26 line of the racing team.
Wolff wanted to get Verstappen to Mercedes
There had been rumors about another composition of the Mercedes team, especially in connection with Max Verstappen. According to reports, Wolff said hard to bring the four -time world champion to his team. Then there would be no space for Russell or Antonelli.
The most likely departure in the event of a displacement was that of Russell. The Brit was already intensively associated with other racing stables. His name was traded at Red Bull Racing, Aston Martin and Alpine.
Antonelli was also doubted
Food received the rumors about a change of Russell because the 27-year-old has still not extended his contract expiring at the end of the season. Allegedly, the driver and racing team were dessed over the duration of the contract and the future salary. Wolff’s words now indicate an agreement.
There have also been quiet doubts about Antonelli in the past few weeks. The rookie took a famous start to the season, but replaced in the last races. In the last eight Grands Prix, he only went into the points twice. It was speculated that Mercedes could lend him to make room for Verstappen. Now it is clear that this case will not occur either.